Ariel Loop drove in the game-winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning to lead East past Symmes Valley 6-5 Friday.

Loop finished the game going 1-for-2 with two RBIs. Jessie Monroe also helped the Tartans’ attack as she went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and two runs scored. East stays home for Monday’s contest with Notre Dame.

Mari Malizio scored the only run of the game in the bottom of the fifth inning after an error as Valley beat West 1-0 Friday.

Kayla Koch improved her record to 11-3 behind the shutout effort. The Indians stay home Saturday for a single seven-inning game against Green before Valley travels to the West Side Monday for a rematch.

West — 000 000 0 — 0 6 1

Valley — 000 010 x — 1 4 1

West — Shupert 1-4, Ridout 1-4, Cremeans 1-3, Howard 2-3, Hoggard 1-3

Valley — Malizio 2-3 (R), Conley 1-3 (2B), Osborne 1-2

W — Koch (11-3) CG, 6 H, 0 R, 5 K, 0 BB

L — Welch (N/A) CG, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 8 K, 1 BB

Clay 12, Western 3

Gabby Hickman went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBIs and two runs scored as Clay defeated Western 12-3 Friday.

Autumn Griffith picked up her 11th win as she allowed two earned runs on three hits. Clay plays Saturday at home against Chillicothe Huntington as part of a doubleheader.